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Useful Links and Resources for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

The Brasshouse Language Centre
The Brasshouse Language Centre in Birmingham produce various publications including a two-way Albanian English Phrase Book to help asylum seekers and refugees from Kosova to use some basic words of English.

Immigration Advisory ServiceThe Immigration Advisory Service is a charity with over thirty years' experience and more than 250 staff members. It has branches located throughout the UK and participates in the Community Legal Service scheme. All of their advisers are professionals specialising in immigration and asylum.

Institute of Race RelationsThe Institute of Race Relations (IRR) is at the cutting edge of the research and analysis that informs the struggle for racial justice in Britain and internationally. It seeks to reflect the experience of those who suffer racial oppression and draws its perspectives from the most vulnerable in society.

Refugee CouncilThe Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. They offer help and support and also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

Asylum AidAsylum Aid is a charity which provides free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum-seekers seeking safety in the UK from persecution. They also campaign for the fair treatment of refugees in the UK.

Amnesty International UK
This site is the UK arm of Amnesty International, providing information on the history of the organisation, information about campaigns and education and resource materials. The organisation states it is one of the main campaigning bodies in the 'refugee sector'.

The Commission for Racial EqualityThe Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.

The Electronic Immigration NetworkThe Electronic Immigration Network aims to link major information providers with advice workers and practitioners dealing with all issues relating to immigration, refugee and nationality law and practice in the United Kingdom.

A web site provided by the National Association of Citizen Advice Bureaux, which offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.
Subjects include Benefits, Employment, Family, Health,
Civil Rights and Immigration.